Another David Walliams book adapted for the stage | The First Hippo On The Moon set for take-off

Another David Walliams book adapted for the stage

The First Hippo On The Moon set for take-off

A second David Walliams children's book is to be adapted for the stage.

The First Hippo On The Moon will begin a tour of 30 venues in December.

It is being staged by Les Petits Theatre Company, which has previously worked on Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs, Dr. Seuss's The Lorax at The Old Vic and the National Theatre's production of Warhorse.

And they say they will rise to the challenge of recreating an space-set story involving rival hippopotamus astronauts by using 'larger-than-life puppets, fun, live music and adventure'.

A spokesman said: 'We are delighted to be working with an author who we have long admired for his boundless imagination and great sense of fun.'

Walliams added that the respect was mutual: 'I've been a long-time admirer of Les Petits Theatre Company and the innovative approach they take to theatre-making, so I'm excited to see how they bring my hippo space explorers to life on stage.'

The new show follows the success of Gangsta Granny, which was adapted for the theatre last year by the Birmingham Stage Company and continues on tour until January 2017.

The First Hippo On The Moon will receive its world premiere at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne from December 13. Full tour dates are available here

Published: 12 Jul 2016

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